Professionals' perspectives on interventions to reduce problematic alcohol use in older adults: a realist evaluation of working elements.

Autor:	van den Bulck FAE; Tranzo, Scientific Center for Care and Wellbeing, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands f.a.e.vdnbulck@tilburguniversity.edu., Knijff R; Tranzo, Scientific Center for Care and Wellbeing, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands., Crutzen R; Department of Health Promotion, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands., van de Mheen D; Tranzo, Scientific Center for Care and Wellbeing, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands., Bovens RHLM; Tranzo, Scientific Center for Care and Wellbeing, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands.; Positive Lifestyle Foundation, Nijmegen, The Netherlands., Stutterheim SE; Department of Health Promotion, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands., Van de Goor I; Tranzo, Scientific Center for Care and Wellbeing, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands., Rozema AD; Tranzo, Scientific Center for Care and Wellbeing, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	BMJ open [BMJ Open] 2024 Apr 15; Vol. 14 (4), pp. e077851. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 15.
DOI:	10.1136/bmjopen-2023-077851
Abstrakt:	Objectives: This study set out to understand how (which elements), in what context and why (which mechanisms) interventions are successful in reducing (problematic) alcohol use among older adults, from the perspective of professionals providing these interventions. Design: Guided by a realist evaluation approach, an existing initial programme theory (IPT) on working elements in alcohol interventions was evaluated by conducting semistructured interviews with professionals. Setting and Participants: These professionals (N=20) provide interventions across several contexts: with or without practitioner involvement; in-person or not and in an individual or group setting. Data were coded and links between contexts, elements, mechanisms and outcomes were sought for to confirm, refute or refine the IPT. Results: From the perspective of professionals, there are several general working elements in interventions for older adults: (1) pointing out risks and consequences of drinking behaviour; (2) paying attention to abstinence; (3) promoting contact with peers; (4) providing personalised content and (5) providing support. We also found context-specific working elements: (1) providing personalised conversations and motivational interviewing with practitioners; (2) ensuring safety, trust and a sense of connection and a location nearby home or a location that people are familiar with in person and (3) sharing experiences and tips in group interventions. Furthermore, the mechanisms awareness and accessible and low threshold participation were important contributors to positive intervention outcomes. Conclusion: In addition to the IPT, our findings emphasise the need for social contact and support, personalised content, and strong relationships (both between client and practitioner, and client and peers) in interventions for older adults. Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared. (© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2024. Re-use permitted under CC BY. Published by BMJ.)
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